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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
5
Prince Bergman denounces ticket scalping at the opera house as speculators flood the box office. He says power to stop it is limited while City Attorney plans an ordinance to curb resale and protect fair access to performances.
Paving work on Odin avenue with brick is pushed toward completion by Contractor Shea. A Post visit finds graders at work near Lyronn avenue, with curb set and brick paving extending beyond Gammel street. Until rails arrive, progress hinges on the street railway company for the remaining block and trenching on Congress avenue progresses with crews laying earth and preparing sub-foundation.
Wallace Stephens, a Texas native living with his mother in Ennis, attempted death by own action after writing letters claiming innocence. He was found dead in his room after authorities were alerted by a servant. Police took the body to the morgue as investigations continue and family arrangements pending.
A sprawling, fragmented report covers political chatter in the town with mentions of E G Douglass, Harris, and Texans leaders. It notes plans for wireless telegraph tests, reflections on Houston history, and a local advocate praising land and river improvements alongside a discussion of public sentiment.
TP Ripley president of the Atchteca Topeka and Santa Fe railroad travels through Kap xaos City en route from Los Angilay to Chicago. He denies any truth to the report of negotiating to purchase the Mexican Central and says they do not want or plan to buy it. Reports also linked Rock Island and Santa Fe in a bidding furor.
Guthrie Oklahoma February 12 The Fort Smith and Western Railroad company was chartered to build from Fort Smith Arkansas to Guthrie Oklahoma a distance of 50 miles. Principal place of business is Guthrie with capital stock 2500 00. Incorporators include George Harden Dustin Frank Dale Adelbert Hughes P F Greer W S Stiles F C Delater J W Mexent and A F Bier of Guthrie. The line is already operating out of Fort Smith for fifty miles and is under construction.
Guthrie February 12. The Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad began grading the Coffeyville Kansas to Guthrie extension. The line spans about 500 miles with Guthrie as a division point and terminal land reserved. The project aims to extend further to Berke and into Texas via multiple routes.
Advert describes Pyramid Pile Cure as a night suppository that treats piles by absorbing through the rectal wall. It claims to reduce tumors and congestion without surgery and notes widespread success over years. A free booklet offer from Pyramid Co in Marshall, Michigan is included.
Willis Cooper of Amite City La was brought to New Orleans and almost lynched by a furious mob. During a procession at Amite City Perry and Cooper clashed. Perry drew a pistol and fired four times, killing Perry and injuring Mrs Barab Russell who watched with children as deputies escorted Cooper away.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton headlines the Washington meeting as the thirty fourth National Woman Suffrage convention opens with a strong call to eliminate sex qualification. Delegates from multiple states and dignitaries including Mrs. Clarence Hopkins Cubitt preside and greet foreign representatives while discussions on universal suffrage and equal rights proceed amid readings and addresses by Carolina Fashowell Miller and Henry W. Blackwell.
Beaumont Texas February 12 Interest swells as John W Gates and Jhinen Hopkins visit the Beaumont field. Gates joins the Mrodoners Oil Co as director marking new investment. Two wells test area while a Spindle Top west side well and a Fellaheart 1500 foot drill may expand proven acres significantly. Local oil men show strong bet on future production and money potential.
A Marion Maryland reader Mrs G W Heard reports Peruna helped her son with chronic ear discharge and hearing issues after local doctors failed. Another mother from Atwood Iowa credits Peruna for her daughter's cough and overall health. A St Louis Missouri mother praises Peruna for her daughter’s recovery from severe illness, while Dr Hartman and Marion Sanitarium advertise their remedies.
Fragmentary report references Justice Devel opment and a Gaothon event at Lackberry with mentions of T. H. Jopiee, Mr oC. B. Jones, and WW Jones. Readable parts describe a trial or hearing and a parade-like proceeding with local officials and residents noted.
Mr Nixon’s statement reports Wid Comins preparing to mobilize to address the disposal of spoil material for work in Beaumont. Officials describe plans to build two clay dikes connected to a larger tank setup to detect contamination and protect western regions, with estimated costs and volumes.
A damaged report notes Clarke & Co. chartered a tow from Sabine Pass with Barge No. 1 carrying about 24 barrels of oil. The crew planned to move to Sabine J then shift Barge No. 2 to New Orleans under a contract with Lone Star Ocean Company.
The Galveston exchange report lists varied prices and volumes for several entries, including Gladys and Giocione, with figures showing trading activity and amounts in the local market for February 12. The fragmentary data indicate mixed moving values and quantities exchanged.
Fragmented report outlines bids and offers for a sale and rental items, with references to Greens Titesby reunion, a 4 cent uniform travel rate, and telegraph company issues. Names include W. Poon, Trearwar, and Voliteaire agents, with positions and towns noted.
The message indicates Willsome will attend at her residence next day afternoon to renew the itemization of the capital stock of the proposed subscription. A standing committee plans to send out a low news update within one or two days.
Mrs Laure M Hart deputy supreme lady commander of the Maccabees received a grand ovation in Denison Texas. The event celebrated her service and the order's aims as leaders from Palestine Texas and other locales gathered for the supreme meeting with Miss Hina M West and Mrs Dillon M Thollivter named in the ceremony.
The readable text tracks a jumble of names and phrases about champagne brands and figures, with garbled spellings and stray terms. The passage lacks coherent events or clear entities to establish a definite news item.
The Sw Coombs opera house hosts a three nights engagement opening tonight with new acts including Mare chiding 3T7 and The Charly Pall. Bott manee is a noted Bottler in the city and has appeared at the Greegwall clinic. A rural son from St Joseph is reported in connection with a kidnapping case.
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